6/10 Okay
Michael C.
18 January 2023
Liked: Communication, location
House was in good condition and hosts were fantastic
Michael C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Entire home
Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tamarau, Gisborne
- Wainui Beach4 min drive
- Gisborne Harbour5 min drive
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House5 min drive
- Gisborne (GIS)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Garden Retreat
1 Queen Bed
Hideaway
1 Queen Bed
Sunrise
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Guest wing in beautiful sheltered garden close to beach
Single storey house in an extensive, established garden a stones throw from Sponge Bay. Private and secluded, the guest wing has its own entrance, terrace and parking. The sun-lounge has ranch sliders opening onto the sunny terrace. New well equiped kitchenette / breakfast bar gets the morning sun. Modernised bathroom with large shower, separate toilet. Enjoy the birdlife and rural aspect with all the advantages of being close to town and beaches. There is a 12m swimming pool onsite for your use.
Property manager
Les Bracewell
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 08230 520 00
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gisborne
Located in Wainui, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Captain Cook Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Titirangi Reserve and Longbush Reserve. Cook Observatory and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tamarau, Gisborne
What's nearby
- Wainui Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Gisborne Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Gisborne Wine Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Gisborne Hospital - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kfc - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
- Burger King - 6 min drive
- Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Louise H.
24 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Louise H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Jamie K.
1 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
Jamie K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family holiday
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
junia N.
25 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed
junia N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
John P.
23 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Quiet Retreat close to Splendid Beaches
John P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Caren F.
25 December 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unhappy
Caren F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Melissa T.
28 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable accommodation
Melissa T.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
9 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Andrew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Fiona G.
17 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay, lovely hosts, and grapefruit to die for.
Fiona G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jordan W.
23 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The purple flowering lane in spongebay
Jordan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ailsa C.
14 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Could not find actual address and had difficulty with Book a Bach website to contact owner
Ailsa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alice B.
13 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Alice B.
About the host
Hosted by Les Bracewell
Languages:
English
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